Table of Contents
Advertisement
Terms
Aspect
ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV
screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio
of s high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows
you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.
CD TEXT
CD TEXT isa systemin whichtext information is stored
on a CD. CD TEXT canbe usedto displaythe disc'stitle,
the artist's came, andtracktitles as well as other
information. A dditionally, t hisplayerusesthe CO TEXT
alreadyon the CD when the discsare updatedin the
player.
Chapter number
Chapternumbersare the numbersassignedto sections
of e titleon the disc,similarto chaptersin a book.If the
disc includeschapternumbers,you can locatethe
sectionyou want very quicklyusingsearchandother
functions.
Component (color difference) video output
The color signal of the "iV is divided into the luminance
(Y) signal and the color (Pe and Pn) signals and then
output. In this way mutual interference of each signal is
avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these
signals are synthesized to produce the picture.
Condition
memory
"Condition" refers to the various mode settings, etc. On
this player, various conditions, such as those set during
playback, can be memorized.
This function allows you to
p_aybeck the same disc at any time without having to
redo your preferred settings.
Digital bitsUeem
The bitatrssmdoesnot refer to the audiosignal,but
ratherto the digitaldata that, onceconverted,becomes
the audiosignal.The playeroutputsdigitalbitstrsemsvia
the digitalopticalor digitalcoaxialoutput. If the
bitstrssm cannotbe decodedby the connectedAV
amplifieretc., digitalnoise is produced.Digitalbitstrsem
formats compatiblewith different entertainment
systemscan be selected in the Setupscreen Audio 1
menu.
Digital
output
(Coaxlel)
Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted
electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signal
being transmitted
is digital, connection must be made to
the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise will
be output if connected
to the analog audio inputs as the
digital signal cannot be decoded.
Digital
output
(Optical)
Norrnalh/, audio is converted to an electric signal and
transmitted through an electric wire from the player to
the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal m a digital signa_
and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is called
optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital input
receives digital signals from external units such as an AV
amplifier or receiver.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Digital noise reduction, in reference to video picture
quality, refers to the detection and removal of digital
artifacts, or errant video data, which appear as specks on
the screen, When the digital noise reduction function of
this player is on, some of this data can be detected and
kept from appearing on the screen,
Dolby
Digital
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audiO, this high
quality surround system (Surround Digital) is used in
many of the finer movie theaters around the world.
nnrw---1
OlelTAL
In order to enjoy Dolby Digital discs, this unit's digital
output jack (either coaxial or optical) must be connected
to the digital input jack of an AV amplifier or Dolby Digital
decoder to enjoy the sound of Dolby Digital soundtrecks.
DTS
DTS stands for DigitalTheater System.DTS is a
surroundsystem differentfrom DolbyDigital t hat has
becomee popular surroundsoundformat for movies.
Em
In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS encoded discs, the
digital output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player
needs to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or
to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound
of DTS audio. DTS audio is not output from the analog
audio outputs.
Dynamic range
Dynamicrange refersto the differencebetween the
maximumandminimumlevelsof the audiosoundtreck
as measured in decibels(dB).
Compressingthe dynamicrangeraisesthe minimum
signalleveland lowersthe maximumsignallevel.This
allowsyouto hear voicesandother low levelaudio
signalsclearlywhile loweringstrongaudiosignalslike
the soundof explosions.
Function Memory
Function Memory lets you make s shortcut list of up to
five regularly used settings from the Setup screen page.
By selecting a function from the Function Memory
window, the appropriate Setup screen menu and
function are automatically opened.
76
Advertisement
Table of Contents
